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One Opposition Senator says this country's successful bid to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council did not begin under the present government.

However, the Government says the bid was officially launched by the Prime Minister at the UN last year.

Juhel Browne reports.
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00:00Senator and former Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Amy Brown gave the opposition's position on the path that led to Trinidad
00:07and Tobago's successful bid to serve as a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council from 2027 to 2028.
00:15The die was cast for this years ago. The People's National Movement Administration did its part. We achieved cabinet approval
00:25of this candidature, formal approval of the cabinet.
00:28We achieved the drafting and preparation of our campaign strategy and all the other elements that are essential. We achieved
00:40CARICOM endorsement, which is a fundamental pillar of the success of a Security Council non-permanent seat.
00:51But Foreign Affairs Minister Sean Sobers praised the Prime Minister for initiating the move.
00:56Under the exceptional leadership of Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamna Kusad-Wisasa, Trinidad and Tobago has achieved a significant diplomatic
01:04milestone by securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
01:09This accomplishment elevates our nation's voice on the international stage, providing Trinidad and Tobago with a greater opportunity to contribute
01:18to discussions on global peace, security, development and international cooperation.
01:24The Foreign and Caricom Affairs Ministry said, quote,
01:27This country's campaign was launched by the Prime Minister during her participation at the United Nations General Assembly in New
01:34York in September 2025.
01:36The Ministry further said that since then, Prime Minister Posad-Wisasa was in constant contact and personal dialogue with several
01:43world leaders to advance the country's bid.
01:47Jules Brown, TV6 News.
01:49Jules Brown, TV6 News.
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